RFI VR Training Sim Updated.doc

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

48TH FIGHTER WING (USAFE)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

48th CONTRACTING SQUADRON (USAFE)

Issue Date:

8 April 2020 Response Due Date:

16 April 2020

Intended NAICS Code:

541512

Subject:

Virtual Reality Equipment, RAF Mildenhall Background:

The 48th Contracting Squadron (48th CONS) at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is currently conducting independent Market Research and seeking to identify sources and items in order to fulfill an anticipated need for training generation and conveyance equipment. The equipment is anticipated to include software and hardware for the production of training material in a virtual or augmented reality environment as well as a means to convey the training in a virtual or augmented reality environment to a group of approximately 16 individuals.

Purpose and Description:

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is part of the independent Market Research to seek input from potential offerors capable of providing a system and training with the following characteristics:

· Virtual reality or augmented reality equipment to provide the ability to record, edit, and view 360 degree video/audio which will later be used to instruct a classroom of approximately 16 students in a virtual classroom setting.

· Please see attached specification document for estimated list of items.

· Direct delivery and installation at RAF Mildenhall (United Kingdom).

· Extensive training and orientation for a defined group of users and operators at RAF Mildenhall (United Kingdom).

Response Instructions:

All responses to this RFI must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Primary Point of Contact (POC) and copy the secondary POC, below with the subject line “Response to RFI” no later than 09:00 EST, Thursday, 16 April 2020. Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) no more than ten (10) pages in length, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, and no more than 3MB in size. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered. Respondents are requested to provide the following information to this RFI:

· Company Name

· Company Primary Point of Contact

· Contact's address, phone number, and e-mail address

· NAICS Codes

· Capability of providing Virtual Reality Equipment with direct delivery and installation and extensive training at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

Point of Contacts:

Primary POC: Joseph Sablan, Contract Apprentice Email: joseph.sablan.3@us.af.mil

Secondary POC: Brian Williams, Contract Officer

Email: brian.williams.57@us.af.mil

Proprietary Information:

Because information received in response to this RFI may be used to structure future solicitation for a procurement contract(s) and/or otherwise be made available to the public, respondents must NOT include any information in their responses that might be considered business sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential.

Disclaimer and Important Notes:

This is a Request for Information only. This RFI is not a solicitation for a procurement contract; therefore, the 48th CONS is not accepting responses to a solicitation for procurement contract at this time. The 48th CONS may or may not issue a solicitation for a procurement contract based on consideration of the input received from this RFI. This RFI is not acceptance of response(s) to future solicitation for a procurement contract(s). There is no guarantee that a solicitation will be issued as a result of this RFI. Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential solicitations if the 48th CONS chooses to issue a solicitation regarding the subject matter. The 48th CONS will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Respondents are advised that the 48th CONS is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this RFI do not bind the 48th CONS to any further actions related this topic. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

�Specifications list needs to be revisited to give a more generalized list of needed items.